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CHECK MATE
CHECK MATE is a 1979 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2025, along with 21 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2014.
Records from 2002 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 December 2025.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 9 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2002–2014
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
9 December 2025
Deficiencies
21 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
612880
WAQ4101
176744
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-176744
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.0 ft × 16.5 ft × 8.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 34
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWESTPORT SHIPYARD, INC. · WESTPORT, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMONTEREY, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 March 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it34 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 16
9 December 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8277514
12 February 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8078432
15 February 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7864890
12 December 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7837628
26 January 2023
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7620658
23 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7612392
4 January 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7375464
16 December 2021
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7366146
9 February 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7135825
14 April 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6939696
9 December 2019
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6872330
15 March 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6600808
27 February 2018
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6363947
4 December 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6317808
7 February 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6084781
29 February 2016
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5822873
Deficiency record · 21
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Observed excess diesel accumulation in the fuel tank compartment bilge. Remove diesel and find source of leak to the satisfaction of the MI. (46 CFR 176.830 (b))
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all the items in the ship's outfit, such as navigation lights and equipment, which are required to be carried by the regulations in this subchapter, as necessary to determine that they are fit for the service intended. Observed a missing starboard navigation light. Replace the missing navigation light to satisfaction of the MI. (46 CFR 176.816)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Observed that the EPIRB hydrostatic release was expired. Replace expired hydrostatic release to the satisfaction of the MI. (46 CFR 180.64)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175 (b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked "First-Aid Kit". A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. Observed first-aid kit was incomplete. Replace to the satisfaction of the MI. (46 CFR 184.710)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported. Observed leak from the deck washdown piping in the engine room, with surrounding area having accumulation of salt. Remove leakage to satisfaction of the MI. (46 CFR 185.100)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical mile limit, but not more than 100 nautical miles from nearest land, must be equipped with radio and GPS. Observed that the vessel's radio did not show GPS or MMSI. Configure GPS linkage with radio to the satisfaction of the MI. (47 CFR 80.905 (a)(2))
14 - Pollution Prevention › 143 - MARPOL Annex III › Marking and labelling
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Observed that out of the 4 fuel shutoff valves, the 2 aft fuel shutoff valves are not stenciled. Properly mark the 2 fuel shutoff valves to satisfaction of the MI. (46 CFR 185.608)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
All operator licenses required by this subpart must be readily available for inspection. Operator was unable to show proof of a Marine Radio Operator's Permit. Provide MI with valid permit. (47 CFR 80.175)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
Each window, port hole, and its means of attachment to the hull or deck house, must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel and the authorized route of the vessel. Observed several running cracks along the port side main cabin forward window. Repair window prior to next credit drydock. (46 CFR 177.1020)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 February 2024
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be operable from outside the tank compartment preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. The vessel did not have proper means of opening the fuel shut off valve caps.
46 CFR 182.15-40 (3)
(OLD T)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 February 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers. The vessel did not have its fire servicing report on board.
46 CFR 176.810 (b)(i)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 15 February 2024
Resolved
Vessels shall be equipped with a suitable number of portable battery lights. Vessel only had 01 operable portable flashlight. Vessel to acquire another flashlight for the engine room.
46 CFR 184.30-1
(OLD T)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 February 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The vessel name was faded on
the life ring buoy.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 February 2024
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. The masthead light was inoperable.
46 CFR 183.420
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 26 January 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for an radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel operator did not have a valid FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 26 January 2023
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Port side fuel tank vent discharge leading to the deck is broken.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 12 January 2022
Resolved
Vessel must be equipped with VHF-DSC. MMSI and Lat/Long missing from VHF. Input data to satisfaction of marine inspector.
47CFR80.905
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 February 2021
Resolved
ALL LIFE PRESERVERS SHALL BE OF AN APPROVED AND SERVICEABLE TYPE. MI FOUND 06 ADULT LIFE PRESERVERS IN AN UNSERVICEABLE CONDITION. VESSEL IS PERMITTED TO OPERATE WITH AN ALLOWANCE OF 46 PASSENGERS RATHER THAN THE COI AMOUNT OF 52 PASSENGERS AS A RESULT FROM THE 06 FOUND UNSERVICEABLE LIFE PRESERVERS.
46 CFR 180.25-1 (OLD T)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Rails on vessels engaged in excursion trips must be at lesat 39.5 inches high. Rail courses or equivalent must have bulwarks chain link fencing or wire mesh with openinings of not more than 4 inches, or bar slats, rail courses, or an equivalent spaced at intervals not more than 4 inches. Rails are not 39.5 inches and are gapped greater than 4 inches. Vessel engaged in whale watching excursions. Complete prior to credit drydock.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 29 February 2016
Resolved
Update the vessel’s light list and coast pilot publication for 2016. 46CFR184.420
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 29 February 2016
Resolved
Repair the inside split seam of the fwd 15 person life float IAW the manufacture’s specifications. 46CFR176.808
Casualty record · 6
8 March 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 1604561
28 February 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2021407
1 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4389009
5 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4055617
11 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4650651
22 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4898584
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.